First Rifle, under $600?

[jason41987]

Jason, the OP states he's from Michigan. While I don't disagree with your statement, its not legal to hunt with a 22 cal cartridge in some states. Now an AR in 6.8 or 300 blk is something he may be interested in, but his price point would be a problem to get a black rifle of decent quality.

aah, wasnt aware of michigan state laws, then i would have to agree with you, .223 isnt legal and 6.8 would cost too much.... i guess for that price point i would probably go with an SKS then... inexpensive to purchase, a lot of aftermarket, inexpensive to shoot, reliable, and id take one of them over an AK to be honest... so i change my vote to sks

 

[jason41987]

I just sold my last one. I don't think everyone should have one in as much as they can if they so desire. My next will be a 6.8, and that is only because I do not own an AK that fires that round. Oh, how I do love the AK.

However, in my state, .223 is very legal for deer and that's what I use out of an Interarms Mini. 55 gr Barnes TSX is a great factory load, and I have yet to meet an AR that can hold a candle accuracy wise to my Mini.

im not an AK fan, but i do like their magazines, they seem to seat much more reliably... i used to have AKs but never hunted with one, used my shotgun or a bolt action but i cant imagine a responsible hunter taking shots at a range beyond what an AK is capable of so an AK would work fine for what he needs it for

are the parts for the saiga rifles made from the equipment that made the old russian AKs? ive never owned a saiga so im not sure how their quality control would differ, but it might be better than an AK made from a used military parts kit

 

[bullseye717]

If you can find it for under 600, a CZ. I love mine and as many of my other guns are sold and traded, this is the only one I'll pass down.